You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
Emergency ManagementAnother year has passed and we find that <strong>Warner</strong> has weathered anothernatural disaster. Back in August, Tropical Storm Irene brought windand rain to the area. Even though we did not receive the brunt <strong>of</strong> thisstorm, the <strong>Town</strong> did receive damage. Roads and debris were scatterthroughout <strong>Warner</strong>. Fortunately, a disaster declaration was receivedfrom FEMA, allowing the <strong>Town</strong> to be reimbursed for public damages.In <strong>2011</strong>, work was completed on revising three <strong>of</strong> our Functional Annexes,Health and Medical, Mass Care, and Animal Health. Changeswere made to these annexes to address functional needs guidance fromthe State and Federal Government. The committee will be meetingsoon to accept these changes. By having an up-to-date EmergencyOperation Plan and Hazard Mitigation Plan, the <strong>Town</strong> can continue toapply for Federal and State grants that become available.The <strong>Town</strong> did receive grants to install the generators at the Fire Stationand the <strong>Town</strong> Hall. The generator for the <strong>Town</strong> Hall was completedin November and is ready to go. The Fire Station generator is inthe process <strong>of</strong> being installed. This installation should be completed inFebruary, weather permitting. Thank you to the Highway Departmentfor their assistance.I would like to recognize a member <strong>of</strong> the Emergency ManagementTeam, Dick Brown, <strong>Warner</strong>’s Fire Chief for the past 24 years, who hasretired from the Fire Department. Chief Brown was always willing tolend a hand when disaster struck as well as to participate in our EmergencyOperations Plan updating. He also was a willing participant inmany exercises that were held. He will be missed.I would like to thank the Board <strong>of</strong> Selectmen, <strong>Town</strong> Administrator, andall <strong>Town</strong> Departments, individuals and organizations involved withemergency management for your continued support and cooperationduring the year. Welcome to Ed Raymond, <strong>Warner</strong>’s new Fire Chief, asa member <strong>of</strong> our Local Emergency Management Committee. By continuingto work together, we will be prepared when disaster strikes.Respectfully submitted,Edward F. Mical - Coordinator73
Change language